Review of East (Samantha)

East
By: Edith Pattou

“What have you done, said the guy who had been turned into a white bear. Then he slipped something on my finger. It was a ring that said valois on it.” That was a quote from the book. Rose (the main character) mistakenly wakes up the visitor in her bed and that causes chaos.

This story is fantasy fiction because unrealistic things happen. Like when a human turns into a bear and when someone shoots fire out of their fingers. This story is about a very poor family. When their family just starts to lose their money, a white bear comes and tells Rose’s family that they can be rich. There’s only one condition. He can have Rose for one year in a castle. She agrees. But when Rose tries to sleep, someone sleeps next to her. Then one day she decides to see who it is. She wakes him up and he gets taken away by the Troll Queen. Now Rose is on a quest to save him.

Also I mean to tell you this book is very strong! This book is strong because it’s very suspenseful. For example, in part of the story Rose has a dilemma. She has to choose to go with the white bear to the castle or not. You’ll be wondering: will she disobey her Dad who said no, or will she go because she’s adventurous and mad at her Dad. Another suspenseful part was when Rose was wondering who was the person in her bed and whether she should look. It is a suspenseful part because she thinks it might be a monster but still wants to know who it is. Another time the book is strong is when the book uses great vocabulary. It uses words like scrutinize and elaboration. That makes the story more interesting. Then it’s not just the same old words! That would be boring. But sometimes it’s a little weak though. At the beginning it keeps going on and on about Rose’s farm and how she’s poor. Farm, farm, farm, poor, poor, poor, boring!

I really love this book! I recommend this book! Fifth graders and up should read this book because it has high vocabulary. Also if you like fantasy you’ll love this book. Happy Reading!